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Submitted: 10 Jan 2012
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Avicenna J Dent Res. 2012;4(1): 40-45.
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Original Article

Patient’s Knowledge Regarding Dental Implants in Tabriz, Iran

M Faramarzi 1, A Shirmohammadi 2*, MT Chisazi 2, a Kashefimehr 3, E Farhoodi 4, A Omrani 5

1 Associate Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
4 Post-graduate student of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Tabriz, Iran.
5 Dentist.
*Corresponding Author: Corresponding Author: A. Shirmohammadi Address: Dept. of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Golgasht St. Tabriz, Iran. , Email: shirmohammadi@yahoo.com

Abstract

Statement of the Problem: Replacement of missing or lost teeth with dental prostheses supported by dental implants has been accepted and received positive evaluations from patients who have undergone implant treatment. 

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of patient knowledge about dental implants among a selected sample of dental patients in Tabriz, Iran.

Materials and Methods: A total of 150 patients were selected from among those referring to Tabriz dental school. Patients’ knowledge regarding dental implants was evaluated through a questionnaire.

Results: The results of this study indicate that 60% of the subjects knew about dental implants. So that in 42% patients, dentists were the main source of information about dental implants. 

Conclusion: The survey concluded that an acceptable number of patients had heard of dental implants as a treatment option for replacing missing teeth, with dentists being the main source of information. 

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